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Big Mac Sloppy Joes
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Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Big Mac Sloppy Joes bring the craveable flavors of a classic McDonald’s Big Mac into a fun, messy, and satisfying one-pan meal. Juicy ground beef, tangy copycat Big Mac sauce, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, and sesame seed buns come together in a double-decker sandwich that’s ready in 30 minutes—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Big Mac Sloppy Joes, Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes, Copycat Big Mac, family dinner, Homemade Big Mac, one-pan dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 849kcal

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1½ pounds ground beef 85/15
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup hamburger pickles chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Copycat Big Mac Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup French dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

To Assemble (Double Decker Style):

  • 8 sesame seed hamburger buns
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 12 hamburger pickle chips
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • Additional secret sauce optional

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking it up as it browns.
  • Add chopped onions, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, until beef is browned and onions are soft.
  • Stir in chopped pickles and cook for 1 more minute.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all the Big Mac sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Add 1 cup of the sauce to the beef mixture and stir to coat evenly. Reserve remaining sauce for assembly.

To assemble the sandwiches (double-decker style), layer in this order:

  • Bottom bun
  • Secret sauce
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Slice of American cheese
  • Beef mixture
  • Middle bun (bottom of another bun)
  • Secret sauce
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Pickle chips
  • Beef mixture
  • Top bun
  • Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side, if desired.

Notes

Use sesame seed buns for that classic Big Mac look and flavor.
Feel free to customize with grilled onions, tomatoes, or a drizzle of mustard.
The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Great served with fries, onion rings, or a crisp side salad.